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Smartie Pants Academy Center

Licensed Center · Katy, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 1674943

Smartie Pants Academy Center holds a Full Permit issued June 20, 2018. In the state's 60-month public window it has 13 inspections on record with 18 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
June 20, 2018
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
76 children
Ages served
Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
18855 W Little York Rd Ste 200, Katy, TX 77449-5778
The 60-month record
13
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
18
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 2 · Medium High 4 · Medium 12 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
May 14, 2026 Inspection 1
Sep 24, 2025 Report 0
Jul 8, 2025 Inspection 1
Jun 23, 2025 Report 0
Jun 2, 2025 Inspection 0
Oct 10, 2024 Inspection 1
Jul 11, 2024 Inspection 1
Jun 10, 2024 Inspection 5
Oct 26, 2023 Inspection 1
Jul 12, 2023 Inspection 0
Jun 26, 2023 Inspection 5
Jul 29, 2022 Inspection 1
Jun 30, 2022 Inspection 2
Jun 23, 2022 Report 0
Apr 25, 2022 Inspection 0
Sep 24, 2021 Inspection 0
Deficiency records
May 14, 2026 Standard § 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Monthly fire extinguisher checks were not performed as required. The fire extinguishers located in the pre-k room and at the front desk were found to be out of service.
Corrected: May 28, 2026
July 8, 2025 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection, the annual fire inspection report was not available for review. The current one expired on 06/05/2025.
Corrected: August 28, 2025
October 10, 2024 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver's file lacked the pediatric and CPR first aid card in file.
Corrected: October 17, 2024
July 11, 2024 Standard § 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The fence gate had a padlock, and the fence gate area had a material that was fastened to the other side of the fence gate. The fence gate would not open. This was corrected at the inspection when the director cut off the material after removing the padlock.
Corrected: July 11, 2024
June 10, 2024 Standard § 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The play yards in the pre-k classroom were torn. This was corrected when the play yards were removed from use.
Corrected: June 10, 2024
June 10, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One child's immunization record was missing page 1 of 3; therefore, the immunization record was incomplete.
Corrected: June 24, 2024
June 10, 2024 Standard § 746.801(21) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Vehicles
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The documentation and equipment related to transportation were not available for review during the inspection.
Corrected: June 17, 2024
June 10, 2024 Standard § 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The fence on the playground was leaning. The posts on the bottom were broken.
Corrected: June 17, 2024
June 10, 2024 Standard § 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The playground maintenance checklist were not available for review.
Corrected: June 17, 2024
October 26, 2023 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver on the employee list and present did not have the background check submitted. This was corrected at the inspection when the owner submitted it.
Corrected: October 26, 2023
June 26, 2023 Standard § 746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One caergiver's file lacked the acknowledgment form to be filled out and signed .
Corrected: July 3, 2023
June 26, 2023 Standard § 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Two individuals listed active on the background check were no longer associated with the operaton for more than the 7 days.
Corrected: June 30, 2023
June 26, 2023 Standard § 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The personnel's training records were not available at the center for review.
Corrected: July 3, 2023
June 26, 2023 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the age.
Corrected: July 10, 2023
June 26, 2023 Standard § 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver records did not have the educational requirements on file.
Corrected: July 3, 2023
July 29, 2022 Standard § 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The personnel training records were not available for review.
Corrected: August 3, 2022
June 30, 2022 Standard § 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policies did not include a policy on promotion of physical activity.
Corrected: July 14, 2022
June 30, 2022 Standard § 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The personnel training records were not available for review.
Corrected: July 14, 2022
About these records

These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.

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